Mexican Coffee Cake

Name: Mexican Coffee Cake
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2–3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee, at room temperature; 2 cups (225 g) confectioners’ sugar; Nonstick baking spray with flour, for the pan; Nonstick baking spray with flour, for the pan; 2 teaspoons instant coffee powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar; 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; 2 teaspoons instant coffee powder dissolved in ¼ cup (60 ml) boiling water, then cooled; 2 teaspoons instant coffee powder dissolved in ¼ cup (60 ml) boiling water, then cooled; 2 cups (450 g) sour cream, at room temperature; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; ¾ cup (90 g) chopped walnuts or pecans; ¾ cup (90 g) chopped walnuts or pecans; ¾ cup (155 g) packed dark brown sugar

Preparation info

Makes
12
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Muy Bueno Fiestas

By Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack

Published 2023

About

Cafecito y Chisme—“coffee and gossip”—are a tradition in Mexico.

When my mom and I sit down with a cafecito, we always catch up on all the family news. This cake is best served with a cup of coffee and some spicy gossip.

Ingredients

Nonstick baking spray with flour, for the pan
3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
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Americas
Mexico
Cake
Vegetarian
Mother's Day

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray a 10-inch (25-cm) tube pan with baking spray.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, coffee powder, and cloves. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the butter and granulated sugar on medium-hig